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Assistant Dean - Faculty Affairs & Development/Faculty (Rank TBD) - Physician Education - 992492
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Job Number: 505041
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Allopathic-Academic Affairs
Categories: Academic Administration / Instructional Design & Support / Management / Executive
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| Job Title: | Assistant Dean - Faculty Affairs & Development/Faculty (Rank TBD) - Physician Education - 992492 |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida |
| Work Type: | Full Time with Full Benefits |
| Job Category: | Exempt |
| Hiring Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Pay Basis: |
Annually |
| Subject to Grant Funding?: | No |
| Essential Job Functions: | 1. Identifies faculty development needs for the medical education program for both the pre-clerkship and clerkship phases. 2. Collaborates with colleagues and staff to implement programs to assist faculty in designing and improving curriculum content and delivery, outcomes-based approaches to assessing student performance, teaching skills, mentoring/advising skills, and educational research. 3. Provides guidance to faculty on promotion processes, inclusive of annual and as-needed orientations on the process as well as individualized mentoring. 4. Supports the management of faculty, including orienting new faculty and supporting efforts to recognize faculty accomplishments for internal and external awards. 5. Assist in developing and improving school/college policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and act as administrative coordinator for same with faculty. 6. Coordinates the work of the Dean’s office personnel as related to school/college policy and faculty concerns. 7. Assists in annual budget development for the Office of Medical Education and provides appropriate monitoring and oversight of the Office of Faculty Affairs allocation. 8. Supports the school’s and Office of Medical Education’s strategic initiatives. 9. Prepares materials needed for accreditation as needed and requested by the accreditation lead. 10. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating. 11. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. 12. Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course/block/clerkship/(s) elective content, course/block/clerkship/(s)elective materials, and methods of instruction using a problem-based learning (PBL) methodology. 13. In collaboration with the Office of Medical Education leadership, provides guidance for medical educators and clinical faculty to prepare course/block/clerkship/(s) elective materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, handouts, clinical instruction, simulation, exams, etc. 14. Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course/block/clerkship/(s) elective materials, such as syllabi, homework as assignments, and handouts. 15. Presents latest research and educational methodology to medical educators and clinical faculty. 16. Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. 17. Initiates, facilitates, and moderates PBL discussions. 18. Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class. 19. Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records. 20. Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers. 21. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others. 22. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. 23. Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. 24. Assesses medical student needs using a variety of methods. 25. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. 26. Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. 27. Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public. 28. Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. 29. Writes grant proposals to procure external research funding. 30. Reviews papers for publication in journals. 31. Supervises undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. 32. Mentors students and junior faculty members. 33. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. 34. Performs other duties as assigned or required. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: | KNOWLEDGE: 1. Medicine and Dentistry - Comprehensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures. 2. Administration and Management - General knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 3. Biology - Thorough knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. 4. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 5. English Language - Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 6. Psychology - General knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 7. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction. 8. Therapy and Counseling - General knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. 9. Sociology and Anthropology - General knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. 10. Mathematics - General knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. SKILLS: 1. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively. 2. Instructing - Advanced skills in teaching others how to do something. 3. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 4. Writing - Advanced skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 5. Learning Strategies - Advanced skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 6. Active Listening - Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 7. Active Learning - Advanced skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 8. Critical Thinking - Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 9. Complex Problem Solving - Advanced skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 10. Monitoring - Proficient skills in monitoring / assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 11. Science - Advanced skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. ABILITIES: 1. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 2. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Job Requirements: | For Assistant Professor rank: Doctoral or terminal degree. College-level teaching experience. For Associate Professor rank: Continued professional growth and success in full-time university teaching for four (4) years at the rank of Assistant Professor; scholarly contributions to the university, higher education, or one's academic area(s) of specialization that have received peer recognition. For Professor rank: Continued professional growth and success in full-time university teaching for five (5) years at the rank of Associate Professor; significant scholarly contributions to the university, higher education, or one's academic area(s) of specialization that have that have been recognized as substantial by one's peers. |
| Required Certifications/Licensures: | |
| Required Education: | Terminal Degree (Highest degree in field of study) |
| Major (if required): | |
| Required Experience: | 1. Extensive experience in designing and implementing innovative approaches to medical school curriculum, identifying related faculty development needs, and designing and providing faculty development programs in a variety of formats. Experience in case-based learning (including Problem-based or Team-based learning). Experience in LCME accreditation activities and development of new medical schools. 2. At least five (5) years of prior experience in faculty positions and senior administrative leadership related to LCME accreditation and faculty development at established LCME-accredited medical schools undergoing substantial curriculum revision and/or in new medical schools undergoing the accreditation process. 3. College-level teaching experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Combined terminal degrees in basic science and medicine. |
| Is this a safety sensitive position? | No |
| Background Screening Required? | No |
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| Sensitivity Disclaimer: | Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. |
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